About Susanna M. Salter
Lived 1860 – 1961 (aged 101). Susanna M. Salter was an American politician.
Susanna Madora Salter (; March 2, 1860 – March 17, 1961) was an American politician and activist. From 1887 to 1888, she was mayor of Argonia, Kansas, becoming the first woman to serve in that role in the United States and one of the earliest in any U.S. political office.
Early life and education Susanna Madora Kinsey was born March 2, 1860, near the unincorporated community of Lamira in Smith Township, Belmont County, Ohio. and confirmed that she would serve and the Republicans agreed to vote for her, helping to secure her election by a two-thirds majority. Although her term was uneventful,
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Who was Susanna M. Salter?
American politician and activist (1860–1961)
When was Susanna M. Salter born?
Susanna M. Salter was born on 2 March 1860 in Belmont County.
When did Susanna M. Salter die?
Susanna M. Salter died on 17 March 1961 in Norman.
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Susanna M. Salter was a politician.
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Susanna M. Salter was American.
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